Senior Java Software Engineer

About this role

Senior Java Software Engineer role based in Lagos, full-time on-site. Responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high‑performance Java applications and microservices, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with product teams and other engineers.

What you would do

• Write clean, efficient code for Java applications and services.
• Design, implement, and optimise microservices and APIs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve existing systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts and engineers to translate requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure scalability, reliability and security.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Java proficiency and experience building complex backend systems.
• Experience with microservices design and implementation, including service communication and observability.
• Hands-on software development experience with modern practices (version control, testing, CI).
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases, data modelling and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes); experience with Spring Framework (Boot, Data, Security) is advantageous.

Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.